Title: Post Doctoral Associate (Chemistry)

Department Org: Chemistry - 101230

Employee Classification: P1 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-MC

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Main Campus - Academic

Shift:  1

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and education

Job Description:

The postdoctoral associate will develop methodology utilizing high precision analytical methods to assess contaminants in irrigation water from agricultural samples acquired by container growing operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ph.D. in Chemistry with a focus in Analytical Chemistry & experience in materials or synthetic chemistry.
• Experience working and troubleshooting with gas & liquid-chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation
• Experience characterizing organic/inorganic molecules by NMR, MS, IR, and other techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate laboratory safety requirements
• Efficient time management and organizational skills
• Effective knowledge and skills utilizing computer technology
Communication and other skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read, speak, and write proficiently in scientific English
• Proven record of accomplishment publishing peer-reviewed publications in English language journals.
• Experience mentoring junior scientists such as graduate and undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with microextraction techniques, will be considered a plus, but is not required.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

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